Creeslough victims’ families appeal for public inquiry into explosion


The families of seven of the victims from the Creeslough explosion have called on the Minister for Justice to establish a public inquiry into the tragic event. Their lawyer, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, has written to Helen McEntee, urging the creation of an independent investigation. The explosion, which occurred in October 2022, claimed ten […]

Creeslough explosion: Gardaí working on file for DPP


Gardaí in Donegal continue to prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions with respect to the October 7, 2022 Creeslough explosion. A woman and a man in their 40s, arrested yesterday morning as part of the ongoing investigation, have been released without charge. In total, four people have been arrested in connection with […]

Creeslough explosion: Gardaí arrest man and woman


Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman, aged in their 40s, as part of their ongoing investigation into the Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people and hospitalised 8 in October 2022. The arrests are for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda statement reads: “The investigation into […]

Creeslough man injured in explosion to run marathon


By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL man, whose leg was crushed by rubble during the Creeslough explosion in 2022, will mark a remarkable recovery by running a marathon for charity this weekend. Dylan McGee was one of the eight people hospitalised following the tragic explosion that claimed the lives of ten people on October 7, 2022. […]

Creeslough petition attracts 1,000+ signatures


A CAMPAIGN, first highlighted by the Donegal News, relating to the future of the Creeslough tragedy site, has reached something of a milestone. The online petition ‘Halt the Reconstruction of Creeslough Explosion Site, Establish a Memorial Instead’ has attracted more than 1,000 signatures. Leading the campaign to prevent development on the site, other than a […]